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Hi- Just Completed Successful Taper


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Hi,

 

I just finished my taper of 1 mg klonopin  on Friday, I was on .5mg for over 10 years and 1 mg for a year. I didn't know it until now but I was in tolerance withdrawal for years. Hoping to find encouragement from successful people who have tapered off and living better lives. I have a lot of genetics going against me, so at times I cant help but question whether its the withdrawal or underlying stuff.

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Welcome to the forum!  We're glad to have you as a new member.  Benzo withdrawal symptoms are many and varied, and some mimic other diseases or disorders.  In general, if you didn't have a symptom before withdrawal and it suddenly appears right after quitting, it's almost certainly from withdrawal. 

 

You'll find plenty of information and support here.  Our members have gone through all aspects of withdrawal, and you're likely to see  people who understand what you're going through and can tell you what has worked for them.  For those who are currently tapering, we suggest reducing no faster than 5-10% every 10-14 days, and some taper even slower than that.  One exception: very short-term users of a few weeks or less may be able to taper faster than that.  Having some withdrawal symptoms is normal, especially near the end of a taper and for a month or so after discontinuing the medication.  The most common symptoms are anxiety and insomnia, but these are temporary and will go away in time.

 

Here are a few links you may find useful:

 

Post Withdrawal Support Board

 

The Ashton Manual is an authoritative source on what to expect in withdrawal and recovery.  Dr. Ashton is an expert in the field.  She describes and explains withdrawal symptoms in Chapter III, and there is also a section with withdrawal/taper schedules.

 

Please take the time to Create a Signature.  This will allow others to see where you are in the process so they can better support you.

 

Again, welcome!

 

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